Add the pecans and pulse until finely ground. To make the crust, in a food processor, pulse the gingersnap cookies until very finely ground. I used my immersion blender to blend before straining, tempered in my eggs, and let cool fully prior to slicing.Set the temperature on a Traeger wood pellet grill to 350☏ (180☌), close the lid and preheat according to the manufacturer’s instructions for 15 minutes. The crust was sweet but not overpowering, held together well, and the almond flour had a mild flavor that nicely complemented the rich curd. This recipe’s curd was really delicious, pleasantly tart (a must), had a great texture that held up when sliced, and maintained the beautiful cranberry color. I found that the color and flavor lightened (once to pink) when the berries were not blended before straining as suggested above, and that the richer and sweeter crusts seemed too strong to pair with the curd. I followed all directions/tips/tricks listed in the recipes, and converted to measure by weight when possible. I hadn’t made this tart before, so over the past several weeks I have tested 4 different versions of it the top three highest rated online, and this one which was made last. I never leave reviews, but this tart is the best recipe for this tart that I tested this Thanksgiving and should be higher in the Google queue. Stay tuned for more Christmas treats in the weeks to come. It’s perfect for Christmas and simple to make. And, it’s so pretty! Everyone in my family loved it. This Cranberry Curd Tart is a unique and delicious alternative to traditional holiday desserts. Move them around using a flat spatula (metal works best since it’s thin). You can make them a couple of hours before serving and keep them covered in the refrigerator. Place them on the tart right at serving time. Buy a couple of extra kiwis just in case. You then fan them out as in the picture above and roll into a spiral as tightly as possible. Just peel the kiwis, cut them in half lengthwise and then thinly slice each half. I had never made them before this, but I can tell tell you it’s easier than it looks. But, if you want to be “extra” with your food, like me, you can make these kiwi roses. This tart looks beautiful on its own because of its rich, red color. Kiwi roses are easier to make than you think….Originally, my plan was to place them on the side. It will dictate where you have to place your kiwi roses to cover the crater you made. Do not be clumsy like me and drop a spoon into the middle of the tart.I may just opt for a whipped cream decoration next time. Do not sift the powdered sugar on it until serving time (if you want to use powdered sugar) because it immediately wants to soak into the curd and it will not look pretty (at all).I decorated mine with powdered sugar and kiwi roses. It cools on a wire rack and is ready for decorating. Then, the curd is poured into the partially-baked crust and is baked for 15-20 minutes. To get a nice smooth curd, it is then strained through a fine mesh strainer. You can also use a blender or smoothie maker if you don’t have a food processor. Once the cranberries have popped open and the mixture has thickened a bit, it is puréed in a food processor. The filling is made by briefly cooking fresh cranberries, apple juice, sugar, and vanilla extract (similar to the way cranberry sauce is made). Just press into a tart pan (or a pie pan) and that’s it. Oh, and it comes together in 5 minutes and requires no rolling. It also happens to be gluten free, which I’m so happy about because it means my gluten free friends don’t have to miss out. The crust is made with almond flour and flavored with almond extract, which I discovered pairs amazingly well with cranberry. It’s made with easy-to-find ingredients and has a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. It reminds me a little of Key Lime Pie, even though there’s no lime or lemon in it. I can’t tell you how much I love the way this Cranberry Curd Tart came out. One of my other male cousins had a similar reaction, except he thanked my aunt for a bulk case of Duracell batteries. Open it!” There was a shirt inside the cereal box. I looked at him with a look of open-mouthed disbelief (as annoying little sisters do) and said (probably in very sarcastic tone followed by eye-rolling), “Your gift is not cereal. I can still see the look on his face when he unwrapped it, but what I most remember is what he said to my aunt, “Thank you. His gift was wrapped in a box of Corn Flakes. Let me start off by saying my brother is two years older than me. The boys, on the other hand, had a different reaction. Although, I have to say…the girls mostly ignored the odd boxes and just kept opening the gifts. Anyway, as we unwrapped our presents, we all looked slightly confused.
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